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Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.
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Aid groups say supplies entering Gaza are 'not enough yet'
Truckloads of aid are entering Gaza, but the long-promised surge in deliveries has yet to materialize. Israeli officials say the Rafah border crossing...
Israelis celebrate release of hostages, world leaders meet to sign Gaza peace deal
Two years of grief and anger in Israel turned into euphoria today with the release of 20 living hostages who survived kidnapping on Oct. 7, 2023, and...
A look at what comes next as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
Large crowds of Palestinians have started walking back to their homes — or what's left of them — in Gaza City as the Israeli military pulls its forces...
Cautious optimism as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas peace deal has gained momentum but major obstacles may still block the plan's implementation. We take look at the...
Midwife describes atrocities as ICC convicts militia leader in Sudan
A midwife describes assisting a growing number of women experiencing sexual violence at the hands of militias in the North Darfur region of Sudan. It...
Renewable energy sources overtake coal for the first time
A new report from the climate think tank Ember finds that renewable energy sources made up more of the global electricity mix than coal for the first...
Negotiations over the war in Gaza begin in Egypt
Representatives from Israel and Hamas are meeting indirectly in Egypt today to talk about an end to the war in Gaza. At the center of the talks is a 2...
Church of England appoints first female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England has appointed Sarah Mullally to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury. It’s the first time a woman has held the position. Als...
Deadly attack at UK synagogue during Yom Kippur
Two people died and four others were seriously injured after an attack at a synagogue in Manchester in the United Kingdom. The assault took place on Y...
While Europe’s airspace faces threats, the US gathers its top military brass
EU leaders gathered in Copenhagen today, just days after airspace intrusions by unidentified aircraft closed Danish airports. Meanwhile, Washington ga...
Former residential school in Canada reopens as historic site
The longest-running and largest residential school in Canada had an estimated 15,000 children attend before closing down in 1970. Today, on the countr...
New initiative aims to halt weapons flow from US sellers to Mexican cartels
Mexico and the US have launched a new bilateral initiative aimed at disrupting the stream of illicit weapons across their shared border. Also, US Pres...
Denmark says drone sightings at airports are part of wider ‘hybrid war’
In Denmark, authorities are investigating a series of drone sightings near major airports and airbases in the country this week. Prime Minister Mette...
Syria’s new leaders at the UN General Assembly: ‘Syria is back after six decades’
This week at the United Nations General Assembly, Syria’s new interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa came with a message: Syria is back after being isolate...
Russian military continues 'grinding advance' in Donetsk
Russian troops have made incremental gains in parts of eastern Ukraine, although their advances elsewhere have stalled. Also, as part of a cultural in...
UN summit puts spotlight on abducted Ukrainian children
Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has taken tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. War crimes researchers at Yale Univer...
US allies recognize Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is in New York this week. One issue that's at the top of the agenda is connected to the war in...
US suggest reclaiming control of Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base
During his state visit to the UK, President Donald Trump expressed interest in the US reclaiming Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which is now in the h...
On Trump state visit to the UK, the two leaders agree to disagree
US President Donald Trump wrapped up his historic state visit to the United Kingdom today. He and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told reporters t...
Chinese EVs flood the market across major Southeast Asian cities
From Jakarta to Bangkok, new and unknown brands of Chinese electric vehicles have been cruising around major Southeast Asian cities over the past two...
US strikes second Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean
The US military has sunk another Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump says the vessels are tied to drug cartels but has offered no...
Tens of thousands attend anti-immigrant rally in London
Over the weekend in London, more than 100,000 people took to the streets for the anti-immigrant "Unite the Kingdom" rally organized by far-right activ...
Bolsonaro convicted and sentenced to prison in Brazil's landmark ruling
Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup to overturn his 2022 election loss. Als...
Divisions within Greenland's independence movement
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the United States to take control of Greenland. It’s reignited passions in the territory on the...
NATO condemns drone incursions into Polish airspace
Last night, more than a dozen drones believed to be from Russia flew into Poland’s airspace, and at least four of them were shot down by Polish and al...
Israel attempts to assassinate Hamas leadership in Qatar
Israel today attacked an apartment in Doha, Qatar, where the top leaders of Hamas were meeting to discuss a US ceasefire proposal. Israel claimed resp...
Social media ban sparks deadly protests in Nepal
At least 17 people have died in Nepal's capital Kathmandu after clashes with police. Tens of thousands took to the streets across the country to prote...
North Korean leader spends a successful week in Beijing
When Chinese Leader Xi Jinping attended this week's massive military parade in Beijing, he arrived with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Kor...
US expands military action in the southern Caribbean
Trump administration officials are talking about more military strikes against suspected drug gangs in the southern Caribbean. This follows a US attac...
Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea send a message to the West
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un stand together to watch a massive military parade roll...
Aid groups scramble to help survivors of Afghanistan earthquake
Search and rescue operations continue in eastern Afghanistan after Sunday’s deadly earthquake. Also, mothers in Mexico continue to search for their mi...
Education Special: The value of American higher education
Our Labor Day special offers an in-depth examination of the value of an American higher education for international students and the challenges they n...
Discussions over sexism after photos of Italian PM found on porn site
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was “disgusted” after altered photos of her and other women were found on an Italian pornographic websi...
Russia conducts massive overnight strike on Kyiv
Russia's massive attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 19 people and injures many dozens more. Ukrainians grapple with heading to shelters or rid...
Global mail deliveries to the US in limbo due to tariffs
Some foreign shippers are suspending US package deliveries, as a customs tax exemption for low-value goods comes to an end this Friday. Also, a look a...
Widespread condemnation for Israeli strikes on hospital that kill more journalists
Israel fired two missiles at another hospital in Gaza yesterday that killed 20 people, including five journalists. Israel says it was a mistake but th...
Brazilians debate what democracy means for their country
As Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro remains under house arrest, Brazilians are debating what justice, accountability and democracy really mean...
Trade pressure from US rallies Brazilians against interference
The US has imposed steep tariffs on Brazilian goods. But instead of pressuring Brazil’s government, the move may have backfired. Also, the UN-backed g...
AU backs effort to adopt map showing Africa’s true size
The African Union has voiced support for the adoption of a map that more accurately displays the real size of Africa. Also, Emily Scarratt is set to m...
The latest updates on Israel and Gaza
Israeli troops have reached the outskirts of Gaza City, preparing for its takeover, at a time when a potential 60-day ceasefire is on the table. Meanw...